‘The Sabres have yet to activate Jochen Hecht from injured reserve, giving them 23 players. But Hecht will join the roster Friday to face Atlanta, meaning the Sabres will need to make a personnel move.’

‘"It’s fun for me to see people come in and enjoy this, too," he said of a collection of hundreds of signed Sabre photos, hockey-stick furniture and Sabre-themed bathroom with big team logo and TV monitor for contemplative moments.’